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Paul Kariya Jersey O'Connell also announced that Jefferson had been released from the hospital and would travel home with the team.The news remained positive Monday, as O'Connell Jefferson is "day-to-day, hopefully with a good chance of playing" Saturday against the Bengals.
Jarome Iginla Jersey MORE: Jefferson recorded two catches for 27 yards in limited action before departing Sunday. The Vikings will be forced to look rely on their receiver depth as long as he remains out.Jordan Addison will become the team's de facto No. 1 receiver with Jefferson off the field while K.J. Osborn will slide into the No. 2 role. Brandon Powell will likely occupy the slot and will serve as the team's No. 3 receiver.Tight end T.J. Hockenson and running backs
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Justin Jefferson made his return to the Vikings in Week 14 after mi sing six games with a hamstring injury. It didn't last long.Jefferson exited the John Wensink Jersey game after taking a hard hit from Raiders safety Marcus Epps in the first half. While Jefferson was able to hang onto the ball through the heavy contact, he reached for his back after going to the ground.The veteran receiver then exited the field and headed to the sideline. Shortly thereafter, he went to the locker room. WR Justin Jefferson makes a special play then takes a big shot.Jefferson left the game and went back to the locker room. Pro Football Network (@PFN365) Justin Jefferson is headed to the locker room FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) Here's what to know about the injury Jefferson suffered against the Raiders.MORE: that Jefferson would Tyson Barrie Jersey not return to the game with a chest injury. , Jefferson was transported to the hospital out of precaution.After the game, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell explained that the team wanted to rule out any significant internal injuries as part of their evaluation of Jefferson. He then provided encouraging news about Jefferson's status, though he stopped short of providing a timetable for the receiver's return."It looks like we avoided any significant thing there," O'Connell said. Paul Kariya Jersey O'Connell also announced that Jefferson had been released from the hospital and would travel home with the team.The news remained positive Monday, as O'Connell Jefferson is "day-to-day, hopefully with a good chance of playing" Saturday against the Bengals. Jarome Iginla Jersey MORE: Jefferson recorded two catches for 27 yards in limited action before departing Sunday. The Vikings will be forced to look rely on their receiver depth as long as he remains out.Jordan Addison will become the team's de facto No. 1 receiver with Jefferson off the field while K.J. Osborn will slide into the No. 2 role. Brandon Powell will likely occupy the slot and will serve as the team's No. 3 receiver.Tight end T.J. Hockenson and running backs Rene Bourque Jersey Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler will be relied upon more over the middle of the field with Jefferson sidelined as well.
